Martin Luther King, Jr. Flags

January 12, 2012

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 16, 2012, and it’s not too late to order a beautiful Martin Luther King, Jr. Decorative Flag from the United States Flag Store. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Flag is available in two sizes, 28” x 40” (vertical orientation) or 3 ft x 5 ft (horizontal orientation). Both flags are made from high quality nylon, feature vibrant colors and a beautiful design, and are suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. flags feature a beautiful portrait of Dr. King on the right side of the flag with an American flag waving in the background. The text “Martin Luther King, Jr.” appears in gold letters at the top of the flag, and the text, “Yesterday’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Reality,” appears in red letters at the bottom of the flag.

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most influential figures in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Born on January 15, 1929, Dr. King grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. After becoming an ordained clergyman, completing graduate studies at Boston College, and serving as clergyman at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, Dr. King became active in the Civil Rights Movement. Using teaching from Christian tradition and the nonviolent protest philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. King used the power of words, nonviolent protests, and grassroots organization to pave the way for equal rights in the United States.

Dr. King was an influential leader, along with Rosa Parks, in the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. In 1957, he was elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, an organization that proved essential to direction to the Civil Rights Movement. In 1963, Dr. King was one of the leaders behind the March on Washington, where he delivered his famous, “I Have a Dream speech.” Dr. King is among the youngest recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize, which he received in 1964. Dr. King was shot in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1964 while delivering a speech to improve wages and conditions for sanitation workers.


Cotton, Nylon, and Koralex Flags by Valley Forge

December 22, 2011

Flying a Valley Forge American Flag makes a statement. Not only are you displaying your patriotic spirit, but, by waving a United States flag manufactured by the Valley Forge Flag Company, you are supporting a business that has been family owned since 1882 and a company that is dedicated to manufacturing flags that are 100% American-made. With so many of our consumer goods being outsourced to other parts of the world, purchasing an American-made flag is one big way to support a business that is truly committed to keeping operations and materials in the United States.

The United States Flag Store is the largest online vendor of Valley Forge Flags and carries flags in cotton, nylon, and Koralex materials. The Valley Forge Best Cotton American Flags are the traditional choice for American flags. These flags are made of heavy-duty 2×2 ply mercerized cotton to ensure durability and weather resistance. The flag’s colors are rich and vibrant and wear well through outdoor weather. For even better durability, the Valley Forge Best cotton American flags are reinforced with four rows of stitching at the fly end. These traditional cotton flags are available in large sizes for outdoor use, including 3×5 feet, 4×6 feet, and 5×9.5 feet at unbeatable prices. At the United States Flag Store website, you’ll also find Valley Forge Best cotton flags in a 6×9.5’ government version and a Heritage series flag.

The Valley Forge Nylon American Flags are of highest quality nylon flags on the market and are a less expensive alternative to the traditional cotton flags. Featuring heavy-duty nylon construction, these flags are designed to resist the fading and fraying that occurs with repeated outdoor use. What makes the Valley Forge nylon American flags so special, however, is their elegant construction. With sewn stripes, embroidered stars, and heavily reinforced fly ends, these flags are a cut above many other nylon American flags on the market. Available in sizes ranging from 2×3 feet to 20×38 feet, and discounts available for ordering in large quantities, a Valley Forge nylon American flag just might be the perfect addition to your home or business.

Koralex II American Flags from the Valley Forge Flag Company are another great alternative to cotton flags. Koralex is a synthetic material that looks like coarse cotton but is more durable. Koralex flags resist fading and fraying better than cotton, making them perfect for outdoor use. The Valley Forge Koralex II flags available on the United States Flag Store website are beautifully crafted with sewn stripes and embroidered stars and feature a canvas or nylon heading with brass grommets. Koralex flags are available for as low as $21.95 and in sizes ranging from 3×5 feet to 20×38 feet.


Mailbox Covers

December 9, 2010

Are you tired of your same old, boring—and maybe rusty—mailbox? The U.S. Flag Store is here to help you give your old mailbox a makeover with a Mailwraps Magnetic Mailbox Cover! With addressable, seasonal, holiday, and animal mailbox covers, you’re sure to find something to spruce up your box!

If you’re looking for a unique way to display your street address, then consider personalizing a Mailwraps Addressables Mailbox Cover. With a huge variety of styles featuring turning leaves, birds, pumpkins, snowmen, flowers, and the American flag, you can customize your mailbox wrap to your own home’s style.

Christmas is in just a couple of weeks now, but it’s not too late to order your Christmas Mailbox Cover. The U.S. Flag Store has so many Christmas styles to suit your tastes: designs include whimsical snowmen, Christmas tree scenes, Santa, and poinsettia. But don’t forget the other holidays! At the U.S. Flag Store site, you’ll find mailbox covers for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.

Show off your patriotic American spirit with Mailwraps Patriotic Mailbox Covers featuring plenty of good old red, white, and blue! You’ll find a wide variety of patriotic mailbox wraps at the U.S. Flag Store’s website. Some of the designs available include an Addressables mailbox cover, a colonial flag, an antique flag, patriotic hearts, and a celebration flag. The U.S. Flag Store also has a “Support Our Troops” mailbox cover, featuring the yellow ribbon.

If you like to change your mailbox cover with the seasons, the U.S. Flag Store has a huge variety of season mailbox covers for winter, spring, summer, and fall. Designs feature everything you could imagine: from snowflakes and beach scenes to snowmen and mittens.

Do you have a plastic mailbox? Not a problem at the U.S. Flag Store! Just order a Mailwarps Adapter Kit for plastic mailboxes. The kit includes two self-adhesive “magnet receiver strips” that allow your mailbox to hold on to any of the U.S. Flag Store’s great mailbox covers!


Tailgating Games

November 22, 2010

The weather may be getting colder, but it’s never too cold to have a tailgate party before the big game! The U.S. Flag Store has everything you need to keep you entertained at your tailgate party with classic games including washer toss, corn hole, ladder ball, and even tailgating tables!

Washer Toss is one of the best lawn or tailgating games, fun for young people, old people, and everyone in between. The basic washer toss set includes two sets of four washers (one red set and one blue set), two washer toss boards, and instructions. Best of all, the washer toss game packs up into a handle box for easy travel. For sports fans, the U.S. Flag Store sells NFL Washer Toss and NCAA Washer Toss Set. If you’re a football fan, choose from twenty popular NFL teams; and if you’re a college sports fan, you’ll chose from eighteen of the best college teams.

The Tailgate Toss set is a great way to have fun at an outdoor party. Just like traditional beanbag toss, the object of the game is to throw as many beanbags in the hole as you can. The Tailgate Toss set comes with two sets of four bean bags (one red set and one blue set), two plastic boards that lock together for easy storage, instructions, and a durable nylon carrying bag. For the sports fans out there, the U.S. Flag Store offers the Tailgate Toss with the logos of 77 different NCAA teams and all 32 NFL teams. This game is a great way to spice up your tailgate party!

If you haven’t played Ladder Ball, you’re missing out on a lot of backyard and tailgate fun. The object of the game is to throw bolos at a ladder and get the bolos to wrap around the ladder rung. The U.S. Flag Store sells awesome Football, NCAA, and NFL Ladder Ball sets, using a goal post with rungs and a football field base instead of the traditional ladder. Ladder ball is a great game to throw in the car on your way to a party and is sure to bring lots of fun with it!


Gadsden Flag T-Shirts

September 27, 2010

The United States Flag Store has a fantastic selection of Gadsden Flag T-Shirts. The Gadsden flag is an American historical flag.  It has a yellow background with a coiled rattlesnake.  Underneath the rattlesnake reads the phrase: “Don’t tread on me.”  The American general Christopher Gadsden designed this flag. The Gadsden flag was used for by the United States Navy, and it has most recently been adopted by the Tea Party Movement.

The Original Don’t Tread On Me T-Shirt features an authentic image of the Gadsden flag on a bright yellow t-shirt.  These shirts are printed in-house on high-quality, value-priced, 100% heavy-duty Fruit of the Loom cotton. Shirts are available in sizes small through triple extra large, and at only $14.95, they are truly a great value and make great gifts!

If you’re looking for something more formal, United States Flag Store also offers a classy Gadsden Flag Polo Shirt.  The image is featured in the upper left-hand corner.  These great shirts are only $19.99 and available in sizes small through double extra large.

If you’re looking for something more animated, take a look at the United States Flag Store’s Gadsden t-shirts in diamond and fire designs.  These t-shirts feature a profile image of the rattlesnake, ready to bite.  An American flag and Declaration of Independence appear in the background of these snazzy shirts, and you can choose from diamond or fire text for the slogan. These great shirts are available in sizes small through triple extra large, and discounts are available for ordering two or more!

The scrolls version of the Gadsden t-shirt is particularly flashy because it features the open-mouthed rattlesnake facing out, allowing both beady eyes and long, sharp fangs to be completely visible. Like the diamond and fire t-shirts, the American flag and Declaration of Independence are featured in the background.  The famous slogan appears on two scrolls, one above and one below the rattlesnake image.

Be sure to check out more great varieties of the Gadsden flag t-shirt at United States Flag Store’s website.  Printed on the highest quality, heavy-duty cotton, these shirts are truly a great value and fantastic way to voice your political views!


Military Patches

August 16, 2010

If you’ve already bought a U.S. Flag Store Military Flag to honor your loved one in the Service but are looking for another way to show your support, then check out the U.S. Flag Store’s Military and POW Patches. For as little as $1.99, you can show your support for your loved one serving by stitching or ironing one of these patches onto your coat or bag.  All Military and POW patches are beautifully embroidered and have a vinyl backing.

If you’re looking for classic logos, the U.S. Flag Store sells traditional circular and rectangular U.S. Military Patches.  You’ll have your choice of a patch with the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy logo.  Each embroidered circular patch is three inches in diameter, has a vinyl backing for durability, and beautiful gold trim.  These great patches are just $1.99—33% off the list price.  Discounts are available for buying five or more patches, so order some patches for your friends and family as well!

The rectangular military patches are of the highest quality and very detailed in their design.  These 3½” x 2¼” patches are machine embroidered, enabling exact duplication of the finest details of the military logos.  Choose from the Air Force, Marine Corps, Army, Coast Guard, or Navy emblems.  The Army and Coast Guard patches also include the year each service branch began, 1775 and 1790, respectively.  These patches are just $2.49 each and can be sewn or ironed onto clothing.

The POW/MIA Patch is black and white and includes a silhouette of a man’s head in front of a watchtower and barbed wire fence.  The text “POW/MIA” and the motto, “You Are Not Forgotten,” are also included on the patch.  The embroidered POW patch is 3” by 2¼” and has a vinyl backing.  At just $1.99 each and with discounts available for buying five or more, this POW patch is a great way to muster your family and friends’ support for you during this most stressful time.

These military patches are truly a great, affordable way for you and your family and friends to show your support for your loved one in the U.S. Armed Services.  So start wearing your pride on your sleeve and order your patches today!


Support Our Troops Flags

May 25, 2010

The United States Flag Store’s Support Our Troops Flags, Pins, and Magnets are the perfect way to support our troops, whether or not you have a family member or friend serving in the Armed Forces. All of the Flag Store’s Support Our Troops flags are 3 feet by 5 feet and made from superknit polyester, giving the flag a silky look without compromising durability, and include two brass grommets for easy hanging.  Flags are made exclusively for the Online Stores, Inc. Flag Store and may be hung inside our outside.

If you’re looking for a simple way to express your support for the troops, the Flag Store has several flags to meet your needs.  The Yellow Ribbon Flag features the yellow remembrance ribbon printed on a white background.  These flags sell for just $9.95 and are as low as $7.95 when bought in bulk: a perfect idea for a neighborhood support rally!

The Flag Store also features Support Our Troops Flags with the yellow remembrance ribbon on a blue backdrop in three versions.  All three flags have the text: “Support Our Troops” and list each branch of the armed forces.  One version features the United States bald eagle as well.  Each of these flags are only $11.95 and are as low as $8.95 when bought in larger quantities.

If you want to show your support for a family member serving in the war in Iraq or Afghanistan, the Flag Store sells traditional Service Flags manufactured in the United States from wool blends.  At an unbeatable price of $18.95, flags can have up to five stars and include a wooden dowel, wood gilt spear caps, a chainette tassel, a suction cup, and a pamphlet about the service flag.  You can also customize these Service Flags to include the name of your relative serving in the armed forces.  Certain rules apply to displaying service flags and they can only be used to honor immediate family members on active or reserve duty.

The Flag Store also offers a wide variety of magnets and pins to show your support for the troops on your car, refrigerator, or clothing.  At prices as low as 90 cents, order a few for you and your family members or friends today!


World Cup 2010 – Support Your Team!

April 5, 2010

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be getting under way in less time than you think. It’s scheduled to start on June 11, and whether you’re planning to cheer for the good old U.S. of A. or some other country, a good way of showing your support is by wearing a classy, patriotic patch or pin from the United States Flag Store.

Pins and patches from most of the top teams participating in this year’s World Cup are available, including Brazil, Spain, England, Portugal, Mexico and the United States. If you can’t decide who to cheer for, you can always have pins the feature two country flags custom made. You could, for instance, make a pin featuring the U.S. and British flags.

Many different patches are available at the United States Flag Store as well. Throwing your support behind the French this year? Make sure to check out the French patch, which is machine embroidered and very detailed. Best of all, the patch has a vinyl back, meaning it can be either ironed of sown to just about anything, including backpacks, shirts, pants and hats.

French PatchOf course, flags for each of the countries taking part in the 2010 World Cup are also available. There’s no better way to let the entire neighborhood know where you stand than hanging a beautiful 3×5 flag outside your home. Those from Mexico are particularly attractive if you ask me.

If you’re heading out for the evening to watch the games amongst friends, why get yourself some of our hand flags. Available in both 4×6 inch and 12×18 inch sizes, these flags are perfect for waving in the streets or bars of your hometown. They’re also great for anyone that is actually planning on attending the World Cup, as they can be easily waved from the stands.


Gadsden Flag T-Shirts – Don’t Tread On Me

January 27, 2010

The Gadsden flag: it’s a symbol of freedom, a sign of resistance, a warning shot fired across the bow of those that might think it fit to infringe upon the freedoms of the citizens of this great nation. It bears but few simple words, but within their meaning lie the force of a great hurricane, and all those that gaze upon it cannot help but understand its most singular message: Don’t Tread on Me. Those that carry the Gadsden flag, whether it be with their hands or in their hearts, believe in the principles upon which the United States of America was founded, and upon which she shall continue to thrive.

In light of these immutable truths, the United States Flag Store has decided to offer its customers the chance to not only own the Gadsden flag, but to wear it upon their chests as well. Created by our own team of local designers, these Gadsden flag t-shirts are available exclusively on our Website. Choose between six original designs, each one unique from the next, and which have been given such fitting names as Patriots, Guns, and Fire.

The Gadsden flag was created by Christopher Gadsden in 1775. At the time, Gadsden was taking part in the Second Continental Congress, which had just created the United States Navy to keep British ships from reaching the colonies. A small group Marines, which happened to carry yellow drums with a rattlesnake and the words “Don’t Tread on Me” painted upon them, was given the mission of accompanying the Navy on its first mission.

Whether Gadsden was inspired by the drums or in fact created them himself is the subject of some debate. However, it’s an undeniable fact that Gadsden soon presented the Navy’s commander with a flag bearing the same design, and, as the saying goes, the rest is history.

Celebrate the Gadsden and all that it stands for by picking up a Gadsden t-shirt today!


Storm Flags Serve as Warning Signs

December 10, 2009

By Kristi Ries

Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean officially begins on June 1 of each year, and lasts for nearly six tumultuous months before it comes to a close. On average, over 100 tropical storms form over the Atlantic.

Due to this high rate of activity, mariners have historically depended on warning flags displayed at their harbors and Coast Guard Stations to warn of approaching ocean storm systems.

In 2007, the U.S. Coast Guard re-established a Coastal Warning Display (Storm Flag) program at selected Coast Guard boat stations throughout the U.S to warn the public of approaching storm conditions. Coast Guard stations had participated in the National Weather Service’s official Coastal Warning Display program for over 100 years, along with yacht clubs and marinas, until it was discontinued in 1989. Today, experienced boaters can easily identify the meaning of such nautical flags, whose geometric shapes and colors represent the severity of impending weather conditions.

The flags serve to warn mariners of small craft advisories, gale warnings, storm warnings and hurricane warnings. And these flags are being used more often than ever. Scientists claim that rising air and water temperatures worldwide are creating more frequent and severe hurricanes.

A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of at least 74 miles per hour. The eye of such a storm is vast, usually measuring 20-30 miles wide, and can envelope more than 400 miles. Dangers of a hurricane include torrential rains, high winds and storm surges that leave major destruction in their wake. At sea, hurricanes can last for 2 weeks or more and can run a path across the entire length of the United States’ Eastern Seaboard before dissipating.

In addition to hurricane flags, there are also international maritime signal flags—one for each letter of the alphabet—that mariners can use to spell out messages or can be combined to form a code word. Boating enthusiasts and Atlantic coastline dwellers can breathe a sigh of relief this year, as the 2009 hurricane season ended uneventfully on November 30 with just three storms reaching destructive hurricane status instead of the average six.


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